Archive - August 2015

Certainly stock market declines of the nature that we have experienced in the past couple of days are unnerving. Recollection of the 2007-2009 market decline is very fresh in investors’ minds. It is important to keep these events in perspective. The previous decline was a reaction to a financial system on the brink, a real crisis in confidence in the entire financial system. This is not the case today. In other words, this is not a Lehman moment!
So, what is going on? >

Pat Peterson, Senior Vice President, is pleased to announce Jennifer Sipes has been promoted to Branch Manager of the Roscoe branch, located at 5023 Rockrose Court.
Ms. Sipes began her career in the financial industry 14 years ago. In 2005, she joined the Alpine Bank family as a teller, after which she held positions as Teller Supervisor and Assistant Branch Manager.
Born and raised in Northern Illinois, Ms. Sipes understands the needs of the community she serves. She is currently

Going to the grocery store doesn't have to break your budget each month. Everyone knows how expensive it can be to go grocery shopping, especially if you are shopping for a family. Even though we know it’s coming, it still hurts to pay that large bill each time we visit the grocery store. Although grocery shopping can eat up a large portion of your monthly budget, there are tips and tricks that you can use to help you save when you go grocery shopping:
Eat Before the Store:

July and August are the two most popular months of the year for having a baby. While a baby brings great joy and love to their family, having a baby can also add stress to your finances. These days, many parents are spending roughly $12,000 on their baby in its first year alone. From doctor’s expenses to furniture and supplies, having a baby is certainly not easy on your bank account. Alpine Bank wants to help you prepare your finances so that you can fully enjoy being a new parent when your

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